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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 7:13 am and lands at 12:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:34 pm and lands at 5:08 am.

The flight takes about 5h 34m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Honolulu to San Diego takes 5h 34m, covering 2,608 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Diego range from $416 to $607, with an average of $506 over the past 12 months. Anything below $416 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $506 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $359 round-trip via Kona Intl (KOA), compared to $515 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to San Diego flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 20%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $366 to $2,040. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Honolulu to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Honolulu to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $172, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Honolulu to San Diego usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

One-stop flights from Honolulu to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) - 14% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Honolulu to San Diego. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $484 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $560, a difference of $76.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and San Diego. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Kona Intl (KOA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 43m, compared with 8h 25m via San Francisco (SFO) and 8h 40m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Diego is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Honolulu to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Passengers can choose from a variety of parking options at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport according to the duration of their stay and parking charges. You can park your car at the international parking garage, or the parking garage at Terminal 1 or 2. Credit cards and cash are the accepted forms of payment at the parking lot. You can also park your motorcycle at a discounted rate. The airport provides designated parking for electric vehicles at the International Parking Garage on levels 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

San Diego International Airport provides different services to passengers with disabilities to improve their experience at the airport. The airport provides visual paging monitors, courtesy carts, and telecommunication devices for the deaf throughout the airport. The entire airport is also easily accessible by wheelchair, and there are wheelchair-accessible restrooms at all restrooms in the airport.

All pets within the airport are expected to be leashed and directly under the owner’s control throughout the airport terminal, unless they are working or service animals, or confined in an approved carrier. The airport also provides pet relief areas, one of which is located between the Terminal 2 and International Parking Garages that has a trash can, plastic bags, and fresh water. The sterile area also has a relief station for transit and service animals. All pet owners and handlers are expected to clean up after their pets.

San Diego City is located approximately 3 miles southeast of San Diego International Airport. Using the bus is the most convenient means of public transportation from San Diego Airport to downtown San Diego and the trip takes less than 20min. Other forms of transport from the airport to the city include rideshare services, taxi, car rental, or shuttle services.